Long Time Member, Audrey Simpson, Passes Away

posted 16 Jan 2012, 17:07 by Website Editor

The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling is saddened by the loss of long time member, Audrey Simpson, on Saturday, January 14. She was 87. Audrey and her late husband, Peter, were long time members of the club. On behalf of the executive, directors, and members of the club, our heart felt condolences to Audrey's family.

This was the obituary in the Medicine Hat News on Monday, January 16, 2012:

AUDREY SIMPSON

September 28, 1924 ~ January 14, 2012

Mrs.
Audrey Ruth Simpson beloved wife of the late Mr. Peter Simpson passed
away surrounded by her family at the Medicine Hat Regional
Hospital on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Audrey
is lovingly survived by her children; Nancy (Bob)Webster and their
children, Rob, Rick (Sherry), Raylene, Robin Braconnier and her
children, Ryan, Spencer, Shelby; Rachaelle (Terry) Fode, and their
children, Regan, Treydon, Taija; Audrey Heidinger and her
children, Carol (Dion)Fernetti and their children, Carlee, Nathaniel;
Cheryl (Brent)Noble and their children, Ashley, Dillion, Emelia;
Francis Demaris; Wendy Hughes and her children, Kim (Galin)Kerkhoff
and their children, Logan, Kate, Adam; Kelly(Wes) Hughes and their
children, Ethan, Kyla, Abbie, Hailey; Kevin Hughes; Penny
(Robert)Gaetz and their son Kyle; Peter (Naomi)Simpson and their
children, Phoenix Simpson (Jorge Espinosa) and their son, Diego;
Madison Simpson and her son, Riley; Peter Simpson; she is also
survived by one sister, Eleanor (Herb) Mantle. Audrey was predeceased
by her loving husband, Peter on April 22, 1990 and her parents,
Louis & Bessie Hopper. Audrey married the love of her life, Peter
Marnoch Simpson in Prince Rupert, B.C., on May 7, 1943 while
he was stationed at the HMCS Base Chatham. She was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother (affectionately
known as GG). Some of Audrey’s favorite activities were Lawn
Bowling, I.O.D.E., Curling and the Medicine Hat Regional
Hospital Ladies Auxiliary where she held the office of President from
1975-1976. She was an active member for many years including
numerous hours volunteering in the Ladies Auxiliary Gift Shop in the
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Audrey enjoyed many special
occasions which included family BBQ’s, camping, trips South with Dad,
reading, knitting and crossword puzzles. The Funeral Service will be
held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine
Hat on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant,
Gerry Getz officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by
visiting www.cooksouth land.com) If friends so desire, memorial
tributes in Audrey’s name may be made directly to Medicine Hat Regional
Hospital, Palliative Care, 666 - 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB.
T1A 4H6. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland
Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 4V4 Phone
403-527-6455.